Manipur Violence
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Manipur CM Biren Singh's house attacked amid fresh escalation after six protestors killed
Manipur | Nov 17, 2024, 08:15 AM ISTApart from Biren Singh, the residence of three ministers and six MLAs were also attacked by the protesting mob. The protestors torched the properties of three legislators.
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Centre declares parts of Manipur as ‘disturbed areas’ under AFSPA | List of affected regions
Manipur | Nov 14, 2024, 04:32 PM ISTThe Union Government has declared areas in Manipur as “Disturbed Areas” under AFSPA amid ongoing unrest. Find out which police station jurisdictions are affected and what the AFSPA designation entails for local security measures.
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Centre deploys 20 additional CAPF companies in Manipur amidst fresh violence
Manipur | Nov 13, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTManipur violence: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
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Fresh violence erupts in Manipur after militants attack village in Jiribam
Manipur | Oct 19, 2024, 11:49 AM ISTFresh violence broke out in the highly sensitive area of Jiribam while the security forces were moving the elderly people, women and children to safer places. The militants opened fire using sophisticated weapons and also charged bombs.
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Manipur violence: Meitei, Kuki, Naga MLAs from northeastern state meet in Delhi to find solution
India | Oct 15, 2024, 09:38 PM ISTEthnic violence broke out in Manipur on May 3 last year after a tribal solidarity march was taken out in the hill districts of the state to protest against the majority Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
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Prohibitory orders imposed in Manipur's Ukhrul after gunfight breaks out over cleaning land
Manipur | Oct 02, 2024, 04:01 PM ISTAccording to police, some people were also injured in the gunfight, and the Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation.
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Manipur: Shutdown call by Kukis affects normal life in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi districts
Manipur | Sep 28, 2024, 07:04 AM ISTManipur news: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
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Manipur violence: Suspected militants launch fresh attack in Jiribam district
Manipur | Sep 18, 2024, 09:46 AM ISTManipur violence: In the last few couple of days, villagers have seen multiple drones flying above Mongbung Meitei village, a police officer said, quoting villagers.
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Manipur gets 16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars, why is it big relief for common people?
Manipur | Sep 16, 2024, 11:22 PM IST16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars are divided equally for both regions - Vally and hill areas. While the valley districts of Manipur is inhabited by the majority Meiteis, the hill areas are inhabited by the tribal Kuki community.
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Internet suspended in Manipur for five days amid student protests
Manipur | Sep 10, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTManipur's Home Department has suspended internet services across the state for five days due to escalating student protests. The shutdown is intended to prevent the spread of misinformation that could exacerbate the situation.
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Manipur unrest: Curfew imposed in 3 districts amid student protests over drone and missile attacks
Manipur | Sep 10, 2024, 01:04 PM ISTManipur violence: More than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.
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Manipur: Women hold protest in Imphal against central government over crisis in state
Originals | Sep 09, 2024, 10:23 AM ISTManipur: As the North Eastern State, Manipur continues to be under the grip of ethnic violence, women held a protest in Imphal. With flame torch in hand, women protested against central govt over their failure to contain violence as it has continued for more than 16 months.
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Manipur violence: All schools in northeastern state to remain closed on September 9 and 10
Manipur | Sep 09, 2024, 07:44 AM ISTMore than 200 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and adjoining hills-based Kuki-Zo groups since May last year.
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Manipur: One dead, five injured in rocket attacks, security forces on alert
Manipur | Sep 06, 2024, 11:23 PM ISTGiven the rise in attacks, the state government has announced the closure of all schools on September 7. In protest of rising attacks, thousands of people formed human chains in multiple cities.
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Retired police officer house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur
Manipur | Sep 04, 2024, 04:57 PM ISTThis incident took place despite an agreement between representatives of Meitei and Hmar communities to restore normalcy and prevent further arson during a meeting held on August 1 at a CRPF facility in Assam’s Cachar district.
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Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to visit violence-hit Manipur, work towards peaceful resolution
India | Aug 15, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTRahul Gandhi said that he met a group of Manipuri people living in Delhi who shared their heartbreaking struggles since ethnic clashes broke out in the northeastern state.
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Manipur: Four killed in gunfight between Kuki rebel group, village volunteers in Tengnoupal
Manipur | Aug 11, 2024, 01:15 PM ISTA gunfight between members of the same community in Manipur's Tengnoupal district left four men dead, including a militant from the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF).
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Manipur violence: Fresh clashes erupt after security forces fire tear gas shells to disperse crowd
Manipur | Aug 01, 2024, 02:23 PM ISTAs per officials, ethnic violence in Manipur which started in May 2023 has so far claimed 226 lives and left over 59,000 people displaced. The state has been gripped by ethnic violence, resulting in widespread unrest and the displacement of thousands of people.
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Rahul Gandhi visits Manipur to meet victims of violence in relief camps
Manipur | Jul 08, 2024, 02:16 PM ISTThis was Rahul Gandhi's third visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May last year.
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Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur amid fresh spate of violence
Manipur | Jul 06, 2024, 11:57 PM ISTRahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur on July 8 comes amid a fresh spate of violence reported in the state. Recently, violence erupted in Koutruk village, situated in the Imphal West district, where a clash between the two rival ethnic groups claimed two lives.